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Tennessee Tech University

1 William L Jones Dr, Cookeville, TN 38505

Website: Tennessee Tech University

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Historical marker in front of Derryberry Hall
Historical marker in front of Derryberry Hall
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Tennessee Tech University School Description

Tennessee Tech is a public, co-educational and comprehensive university located in Cookeville, a town of about 25,000 residents. Although it's located in some of Tennessee's most beautiful countryside, the campus is only a little more than an hour from three of the state's metro areas -82 miles east of Nashville, 109 miles west of Knoxville and 96 miles north of Chattanooga.

Tennessee Technological University's mission as the state's only technological university is to provide leadership and outstanding programs in engineering, the sciences, and related areas that benefit the people of Tennessee and the nation. The University also provides strong programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, agriculture and human ecology, nursing, music, art and interdisciplinary studies. Tennessee Tech serves students from throughout the state, nation, and many other countries, but it retains a special commitment to enrich the lives of people and communities in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee.

The University is committed to the life-long success of students in its undergraduate, master's, specialist, and doctoral degree granting programs through high-quality instruction and learning experiences. The University is engaged in scholarly activity, especially basic and applied research, creative endeavors, and public service, with special emphasis on community and economic development. The University supports student participation in a broad array of extracurricular activities as an integral component of its commitment to student life and success.

The University is as supportive of women as of men and as supportive of those in the minority as of those in the majority. The University provides educational opportunities to all eligible persons without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. The institution is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus that enriches the educational experience, promotes personal growth and a healthy society, prepares students for success in a global economy, and enhances Americas economic competitiveness.

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Tennessee Tech University

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Tennessee Technological University, popularly known as Tennessee Tech, is an accredited public university located in Cookeville, Tennessee, US, a city approximately seventy miles (110 km) east of Nashville. It was formerly known as Tennessee Polytechnic Institute (1915), and before that as Dixie College, the name under which it was founded as a private institution in 1909. It places special emphasis on undergraduate education in fields related to engineering and technology, although degrees in education, liberal arts, agriculture, nursing, and other fields of study can be pursued as well. Traditionally, the school has been recognized for its strong music program, in particular, the saxophone and tuba studios. Additionally, there are graduate offerings in engineering, education, business, and the liberal arts. It is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents, and its athletic teams compete in the Ohio Valley Conference.

Tennessee Tech is ranked among the Top 8 Public Schools in the South in U.S. News & World Report's 2007 edition of "America's Best Colleges." It was also ranked among the Top Public Schools in the South in the 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006 college guides. The Princeton Review also listed TTU as a "Best College Value" in 2006 and 2007. TTU is one of "America's 100 Best College Buys" as reported by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. in 2006.

As of fall semester 2007, Tennessee Tech enrolls over 10,000 students (8,060 undergraduate and 2,261 graduate students), and its campus has 87 buildings on 235 acres (0.95 km²) centered along Dixie Avenue in north Cookeville. The average class size is twenty six students and the student to faculty ratio is 18:1. Less than one percent of all classes are taught by teaching assistants with the rest of the classes being taught by professors. The ethnic breakdown of the undergraduate student population is: 88.2% White/Caucasian, 4.1% African American, 1.5% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native, and 4.6% Other.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public/For Profit
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Awesome Eagle
Nickname:
Tennessee Tech

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,438
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
99%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 15,194
Students Receiving Aid:
88%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 15
Selectivity:
Selective
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Tennessee Tech University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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Tennessee Tech University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 99%
Part-Time 1%
Men vs. Women
Men 55%
Women 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 88%
Other 6%
African-American 3%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Tennessee 95%
Florida 0%
Kentucky 0%
Georgia 0%
Alabama 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 29%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Ohio Valley Conference)
Basketball (Ohio Valley Conference)
Baseball (Ohio Valley Conference)
Track (Ohio Valley Conference)

Tennessee Tech University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,302 $ 15,194  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 942 $ 942  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Any Aid:
   88%  

Tennessee Tech University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 75% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 9%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 510
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 620, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 25

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 15.00
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Record: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Photos

  • Historical marker in front of Derryberry Hall
    Historical marker in front of Derryberry Hall [source]
  • Henderson Hall, constructed in 1931 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985
    Henderson Hall, constructed in 1931 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 [source]
  • The Hooper-Eblen Center
    The Hooper-Eblen Center [source]
  • The Main Quad in early February
    The Main Quad in early February [source]
  • T.J. Farr Building
    T.J. Farr Building [source]
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  • Tennessee Technological University Logo (Trademark of Tennessee Technological University)
    Tennessee Technological University Logo (Trademark of Tennessee Technological University) [source]
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